Animal Stories

VANCOUVER — When the sun goes down, the rats of Vancouver's Burrard Skytrain Station emerge, in a scurrying blur of fur and whipping tails.

As veterinary medicine has succeeded in extending the lifespan of many pets, a different challenge has increased — dementia.

The BC Community Bat Program is working with the province to detect and prevent the spread of white-nose syndrome, a fungal-based infection which has killed millions of bats in North America.

Ocean Wise's Gary Sutton said researchers are improving DNA collection methods

The turtle, typically found much farther south, was rushed to the Vancouver Aquarium suffering from hypothermia

Rescue organization starts initiative for feral felines

BC Community Bat Program seeking data from folks who have or haven’t found bats in outdoor roll-up blinds or awnings.

Vernon resident Roland Croteau gave his service dog Dodger a big hug when he got home.

Duchess was discovered and turned over to animal control in Victoria after an unexpected adventure

“They’re farting, belching, roaring and growling … it’s quite the scene.”